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NORTHCOM’s Joint Task Force-Gold to coordinate cyber warfare for Golden Dome

Col. Kevin "Stoney" Stonerook, deputy commander of US Northern Command's Joint Task Force-Gold (JTF-Gold), said the unit's roles and responsibilities are still being ironed out.

By Theresa Hitchens

U.S. forces participate in a live fire involving Patriot missile launches during exercise Sky Shield at the Udari Range Complex, Kuwait, Dec. 9, 2025.

Army selects air defense unit to prepare for Golden Dome mission

“Leading up to [2028], we're going to do a lot of experimentation and test with this unit to make sure that we're ready to fight with it when it's delivered,” said Lt. Gen. John Rafferty.

By Ashley Roque